Typical Tasks
Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
Rotate and store food supplies.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Monitoring
Service Orientation
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
